The study revealed that residents near railroad tracks have higher premature mortality rates due to air pollutants from uncovered coal trains. Increases in particulate matter are linked to asthma episodes and hospital admissions in cities like Oakland, Richmond, and Berkeley.
The dispersed coal particles from trains contribute to PM 2.5 levels spreading nearly a mile, impacting the health of communities. Concerns arise for vulnerable populations near terminals, with Richmond already showing elevated mortality rates.
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